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 1930 - 2020 (89 years)
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| Name |
Richard Allen Loring [1, 2] |
| Suffix |
Sr. |
| Birth |
21 Feb 1930 |
Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
5 Feb 2020 |
Moorestown, Burlington County, NJ [1] |
- Obituary -- Richard A. Loving
Richard A. Loring, 89 of Moorestown, NJ was a son of John Albert and Osa Viola Sharps Loring, the youngest of six.
Husband of the late Velma Mae McClung Loring, beloved wife of 39 years; father of Cindy May, Cathy Manning, and Richard Loring, Jr., six grandchildren and three great grand children.
Dick grew up in the coal-mining town of Cassville, West Virginia where he attended University High School and led the UHS Hilltoppers to two undefeated football seasons in 1946 and '47 as their QB and represented UHS as a WV state all-star. He was then recipient of a scholarship to play QB for West Virginia University, where he proudly represented the Mountaineers from 1949-51. Most recently, Dick had the experience of being honored as one of the "WVU 25 Greatest Living QB's" during the 2011 ceremony held in Morgantown. He joined WVU QB greats such as Jeff Hostetler, Marc Bulger, Pat White, Major Harris, and Oliver Luck. An honor that he and his family cherished.
In 1957 Dick and Velma moved to Moorestown where he began his long-time teaching and coaching career at Moorestown High School and a storied football coaching partnership with his great friend and colleague George Masters Sr. Together, they established a Quaker legacy of developing generations of great teams, players, and men. The outpouring of appreciation from Quaker Football alumni has been an incredible part of Dick's life for the past 63 years. A very proud moment that Dick and his family will always treasure- the 2013 NFL Hall of Fame Ceremony in Canton, OH inducting former Green Bay Packer and Quaker Football great, Dave Robinson. Dave invited Dick to be his guest and during his induction speech expressed his appreciation for the impact that Quaker Football had on his life.
Golf was also a lifelong passion of his as Dick coached the Moorestown HS Golf team for most of his career winning several state championships and forging many lifelong relationships. Dick loved his time on the links with best friends, former players and family throughout his life. He played the game at a high level and loved the competition and comradery of the sport. It is hard to say whether he cherished the turf of the golf course over the turf of the gridiron, but coaching and playing the game of golf brought Dick and those who had the honor of tee'g it up with him great enjoyment.
His funny stories, "Loring-isms" and knowledge of the game, made every round a memorable experience. In the classroom Dick's love of history was a gift to his students. He had a unique ability to bring history to life with stories that eclipsed the textbook and made the learning experience fun and entertaining. He knew more about the Civil War than could ever be referenced in a textbook. As was stated by a former student, "he drew deeply from his own experiences, wove irresistible tales, specialized in jarring details, knew more about the Civil War than the original combatants."
Internment at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.
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| Person ID |
I14309 |
Crane Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
9 Sep 2022 |
| Family |
Velma Mae McClung, b. 26 Sep 1929, Preston County, WV d. 15 Mar 1990, Moorestown, Burlington County, NJ (Age 60 years) |
| Marriage |
1951 |
Monogalia County, WV [2] |
| Children |
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| Family ID |
F5311 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
9 Sep 2022 |
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| Sources |
- [S2684] Obituary, LOVING, Richard A., (ID #206927258), 9 Sep 2022 (Reliability: 2).
- [S1811] West Virginia Marriages Index: 1785 - 1971, 9 Sep 2022 (Reliability: 3).
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